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Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials

Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving-vehicle developer is encouraging residents of Washington, DC, to message public officials to help get its robotaxis onto roads.

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The Newest Alexa+ Feature Uses Your Kindle Scribe

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I Tried RentAHuman, Where AI Agents Hired Me to Hype Their AI Startups

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These Hackers Are Turning Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

Instead of throwing that spent Elf Bar nicotine vape into the trash, you can pull most of the guts out, plug in a circuit board and some controls, then suck on the mouthpiece to play digital sounds.

Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum

We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.

For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones?

You could go all in on one pricey, luxe watch or assemble a collection of lower-budget timepieces. Let’s crunch the numbers.

Gear News of the Week: Google's Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware

Plus: Dexcom updates its app, Fitbit founders create a new family caregiving app, and Blink has a new outdoor security camera.

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What It’s Like to Sleep in Zero Gravity (When You’re Not an Astronaut)

I decided to try my adjustable bed frame’s “zero gravity” feature for a week. I wouldn’t do it again.

I Love Watching Curling, and You Will Too

Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.

Onnit’s Instant Melatonin Spray Helps My Brain Clock Out

Just spritz and sleep—no melatonin tablets or pills necessary.

Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too

When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?

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Here's Why Buying Samsung's Last-Gen Flagship Soundbar Is the Smartest Move

Going one or two generations back in Samsung's Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.

How to Choose the Right TV (and a Few We Like)

How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? What's RGB LED? Here’s everything you need to know.

How to Set Up an Apple Watch for Your Kids

Want to give your children an easy way to contact you—without giving them a smartphone? Family Setup on WatchOS can help.

Your Annual Personal Finance Checklist

The beginning of the year is a great time to take a hard look at your expenses and savings. Take these concrete steps to fix up your finances in about a day.